PostalCodes vs Postali
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
PostalCodes vs Postali: common questions
Which is more reliable, PostalCodes or Postali?
On our scheduled checks, Postali leads on measured uptime — PostalCodes at 80.9% versus Postali at 100% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.
Which is faster, PostalCodes or Postali?
Postali has the lower median latency in our checks — PostalCodes responds in 968 ms versus Postali at 82 ms (P50). Tail latency (P95) is in the table above; for most workloads the median is the number that shapes how the API feels.
Do PostalCodes and Postali need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — PostalCodes is callable with no signup, and Postali is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call PostalCodes and Postali from the browser?
Only Postali is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. PostalCodes needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are PostalCodes and Postali free for commercial use?
PostalCodes has unclear commercial terms, and Postali has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.